What HTS/Amptek does

HTS/Amptek Co. is a Stafford, Texas-based manufacturer of industrial heating solutions, operating since 1989 with a vertically integrated production facility designing and manufacturing electric heating tapes, temperature controllers, custom heating jackets, and thermal management accessories. The company serves laboratory, industrial, and aerospace applications with a product portfolio spanning Duo-Tape® heating tapes with single-end power leads, Mono-Tapes™, silicone extruded tapes, Tek-Rod® micro heating rod elements, and PID temperature controllers supporting 120V/240V operation.

The company's core technology centers on resistive heating elements combined with proprietary AMOX™ (aluminum oxide) overbraid protection enabling exposure temperatures up to 1400°F. Their knitted serpentine element construction provides flexibility and even heat distribution, while custom engineering capabilities extend to complex 3D geometries—including spherical vessels, toroidal wraps, and large industrial systems up to 30 feet—using 3D-printed patterns for precise fit. The product range covers exposure temperatures from 450°F (silicone extruded) to 1400°F (AMOX overbraid), with supporting accessories including adhesive tapes, insulation sleeves, lead wires, and crimp connectors.

HTS/Amptek operates a dual-channel go-to-market model combining direct e-commerce through their Shopify-powered heatingtapes.com storefront for standard products with a quote-based sales motion for custom heating jackets and complex industrial projects. Standard product pricing ranges from $48 to $1,415, while custom solutions are priced per quote with engineering consultation and 1-2 business day response times. The company serves customers across industrial manufacturing, laboratory/research, aerospace, petrochemical, and general manufacturing verticals, with claimed global shipping to North America, Europe, Asia-Pacific, and Oceania.

Name

HTS/Amptek

Legal name

HTS/Amptek Co.

Website

https://heatingtapes.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

HTS/Amptek Co. is a Stafford, Texas-based manufacturer of electric heating tapes, temperature controllers, and custom heating jackets for laboratory, industrial, aerospace, and petrochemical applications. Products include Duo-Tape®, Mono-Tapes™, Tek-Rod® elements, and PID controllers with exposure temperatures up to 1400°F.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Heating Equipment

NAICS

Automatic Environmental Control Manufacturing for Residential, Commercial, and Appliance Use (334512), Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing (333414), Ventilation, Heating, Air-Conditioning, and Commercial Refrigeration Equipment Manufacturing (33341)

SIC

Air-Cond & Warm Air Heatg Equip & Comm & Indl Refrig Equip (3585), Industrial Instruments For Measurement, Display, And Control (3823)

akta.pro primary industry

Electrical Heat Tracing & Insulation (EHT, Thermal/Acoustic Insulation) (EUAEAFAI)

akta.pro secondary industries

Thermal Management Components (Heat sinks, TIMs, fans/blowers, thermal pads) (IMAGAJAL), Thermal Management & Heat Dissipation Solutions (TIMs, Lids, Heat Sinks) (HDAHADAG), Thermal & EMI/EMC Interconnect Materials (Shielding, Gaskets, Grounding) (HDAHAOAL)

Keywords

• Industrial heating tapes
• Heating jackets
• Temperature controllers
• Freeze protection
• Thermal management

Headquarters

HQ city

Stafford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Operations, Personnel, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Heating Tapes and Elements: Sale of electric heating tapes including Duo-Tapes, Mono-Tapes, Silicone Extruded tapes, and Tek-Rod micro heating elements. Products are sold in various wattages, voltages (120V/240V), and configurations. Revenue is generated through one-time product sales with optional accessories.
2. Heating Jackets and Blankets: Custom-designed heating jackets and insulator jackets for pipes, tanks, vessels, and complex geometries. Multi-layer thermal management systems with heating elements, insulation, and protective outer covers. Quote-based pricing for custom solutions.
3. Temperature Controllers and Accessories: Sale of temperature control equipment including bench top controllers, wall mount controllers, thermostat switches, power controllers, thermocouples, and installation accessories (adhesive tapes, insulation sleeves, lead wire, crimp connectors).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

HTS/Amptek designs and manufactures electric heating tapes (Duo-Tape®, Mono-Tapes™, silicone extruded and industrial variants), Tek-Rod® micro tubular heating elements, self-regulating trace heating cables, custom heating jackets and blankets, and PID temperature controllers for laboratory and industrial thermal management applications. Products are sold via direct e-commerce for standard catalog items and quote-based sales for custom-engineered jacket solutions, with capacity to manufacture and install multi-zone heating systems for vessels up to 30 feet.

Product overview

HTS/Amptek is a manufacturer of industrial heating solutions offering a comprehensive portfolio of heating tapes, temperature controllers, heating jackets, and accessories. The core product line includes Duo-Tape® (heating tapes with power leads on one end), Mono-Tapes™ (power leads on both ends), Silicone Extruded tapes, and Industrial heating tapes—all available in various voltages, watt densities, widths, and lengths. The company provides PID temperature controllers including Bench Top and Wall Mount variants, with optional limit controls for safety. Custom heating jackets and blankets are engineered for specific applications including tubular vessels, flat surfaces, thermal sleeves, and insulation. Supporting accessories include adhesive tapes, insulation sleeves, lead wires, crimp connectors, and thermocouple components. Products are manufactured in Stafford, Texas with temperature capabilities ranging from 450°F to 1400°F exposure ratings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Duo-Tape® Heavy Insulated Heating Tapes Flexible heavy-duty heating tape with protective AMOX™ overbraid operating to 1400°F exposure temperatures, available in 120V/240V, multiple widths, lengths, and watt densities. Used by industrial plants, petrochemical operators, and laboratories for pipe, tank, vessel, and process heating.
• Silicone Extruded Duo-Tapes® Silicone rubber extruded heating tape rated to 450°F with short-term 500°F exposure, moisture/chemical/abrasion resistant. For laboratories and industrial users needing flexible, durable heating on moisture- or chemical-exposed surfaces.
• Wide Heavy Insulated Duo-Tape® Extra-width heavy heating tape with multiple-lap side-by-side design for larger surface area coverage, in fiberglass or AMOX™ construction. Used where standard tape widths are insufficient.
• Heavy Insulated Mono-Tapes™ Heavy heating tape with protective fiberglass overbraid and power leads on each end, for use on metal, glass, and ceramic surfaces up to 1400°F exposure.
• Standard Insulated Mono-Tapes™ Standard heating tape without protective fiberglass overbraid, designed for non-conductive surfaces such as glass and ceramic. Available in medium and high watt densities.
• Heavy Insulated Industrial Heating Tapes Industrial-grade heating tapes with nickel alloy conductor and AMOX™ fiberglass insulation for high-temperature industrial applications to 1400°F (760°C).
• Silicone Extruded Industrial Heating Tapes Silicone rubber industrial heating tapes with medium watt density and moisture/chemical/abrasion resistance, rated to 450°F. For industrial use in harsh environments.
• Industrial Trace Heating Cable Self-regulating trace heating cable with metallic overbraid and polyolefin jacket for pipe freeze protection in cold environments.
• Tek-Rod® Micro Heating Rod Elements Fully assembled metal sheath micro tubular heating elements designed for forming around tubing, valves, and complex geometries where tape heating is impractical. For industrial and laboratory applications.
• Bench Top PID Temperature Controller (BT-15) Bench-top single-zone PID temperature controller with auto-tune programming, solid-state output, and 15 amp load capacity. For laboratory and industrial heating control.
• Wall Mount PID Temperature Controller (WM-15) Wall-mount single-zone PID temperature controller with auto-tune programming and solid-state output for fixed installations in laboratory or industrial settings.
• Bench Top PID Controller with Limit Control Bench-top PID temperature controller with independent mechanical-relay limit control for safety shutoff when temperature limits are exceeded.
• Wall Mount PID Controller with Limit Control Wall-mount PID temperature controller with independent mechanical-relay limit control for process safety shutoff.
• Manual Power Controller Manual-dial voltage/power controller for basic heating applications, available in TRIAC (solid-state) and Variac (transformer) variants with fused supply protection.
• Thermostats and Switches Manual temperature switches and power controls including LCZ Triac, Variac transformer, and NEMA thermostats for basic on/off and variable heating control.
• Custom Heating Jackets and Blankets Custom-engineered heating jackets and blankets — including tubular, flat-surface, thermal sleeve, and passive insulator variants — for industrial vessels, pipes, tanks, and complex 3D geometries. Sold via custom quote with engineering consultation and multi-zone capability for vessels up to 30 feet.
• Controller Components and Sensors Replacement and integration components for HTS/Amptek controllers, including PID modules, solid state relays, heat sinks, Type K/J thermocouples, thermocouple converters, and ground fault interrupters.
• GT-108 High Temperature Adhesive Tape High-temperature fiberglass adhesive tape (500°F max) for securing heating tapes and providing insulation on pipes, valves, and fittings.
• AFG Fiberglass Braided Insulation Durable braided fiberglass insulation sleeve rated to 900°F, for pipe and heating-tape insulation in 1.0 and 2.0 inch widths.
• ASG AMOX™ Braided Fiberglass Sleeve Premium AMOX™ braided fiberglass insulation sleeve rated to 1400°F for extreme-heat pipe and heating-tape applications.
• AEG High Temperature Fiberglass Wrap High-temperature fiberglass tie wrap (900°F max) for securing heating tapes and insulation in 0.25, 0.5, and 1.0 inch widths.
• AST315 Supermat Insulation Tape Premium fluorocarbon-impregnated fiberglass insulation tape with silicone coating for high-performance thermal protection in 2 and 3 inch widths, 50-foot rolls.
• HTLW High Temperature Lead Wire High-temperature lead wire for connecting heating elements, available in 18 and 16 gauge on 150-foot spools.
• CB-N-20-10 Nickel Crimp Barrels Nickel crimp barrels (package of 10) for high-temperature wire terminations in heating tape installations.
• CT111M Crimp Tool Professional T&B crimping tool for use with CB-N-20-10 nickel crimp barrels in heating-tape installations.
• RTV High Temperature Silicone Adhesive High-temperature RTV silicone adhesive in Red (RTV-320) and Gray (RTV-732) 10 oz tubes for bonding and sealing heating tapes.

Quantifiable outcome

• 84% energy cost reduction ($46.7K → $7.5K annually)
• +2 more outcomes

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Omega Engineering: Broad-line supplier of process measurement and control products including heaters, thermocouples, and PID controllers, competing with HTS/Amptek on the controller and accessory side of the portfolio.
• Chromalox (Spirax-Sarco): Established manufacturer of industrial electric heating elements, heaters, and temperature controls, competing with HTS/Amptek in process heating, freeze protection, and temperature control.
• Watlow: Major manufacturer of electric heaters, temperature sensors, and controllers for industrial processes, overlapping with HTS/Amptek's PID controllers and industrial heating tape/element portfolio.
• nVent (nVent Electric, formerly Pentair Thermal Management): Large incumbent providing electric heat tracing solutions, enclosures, and thermal management as part of a broader electrical infrastructure portfolio, overlapping with HTS/Amptek in industrial heat tracing.

Direct peers

• Thermon: Global leader in heat tracing cables and systems for industrial pipes, tanks, and process equipment — directly comparable to HTS/Amptek's trace heating cable and heating jacket offerings, especially in petrochemical.
• Durex Industries: Custom manufacturer of electric heaters, heating tapes, and thermal systems for industrial OEMs, comparable to HTS/Amptek's custom-engineering and tape-based heating approach.
• BriskHeat: Direct competitor offering silicone rubber heating blankets, heating tapes, and jackets for industrial and laboratory applications — the closest product-line overlap to HTS/Amptek's tapes and custom jacket portfolio.
• Backer Hotwatt: Manufacturer of cartridge, band, strip, and tubular heating elements, with overlap to HTS/Amptek's Tek-Rod tubular elements and general industrial heating product line.
• Tempco Electric Heater Corporation: Manufacturer of electric heating elements, band heaters, and temperature controls serving similar industrial and laboratory customers as HTS/Amptek.

Emerging players

• Heat-Flo / Heatrex (process heating specialists): Specialty industrial heater and heat-transfer equipment maker focused on process heating applications — comparable to HTS/Amptek's custom industrial and process heating tape/jacket business.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights5 records

Customer concentration

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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